Publications by authors named "H Johanet"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to create a comprehensive definition of a surgeon by gathering perspectives from patients, healthcare workers, and surgeons.
  • An online questionnaire collected respondents' views on essential qualities and shortcomings of surgeons, analyzing responses based on themes like human qualities, technical skills, and knowledge.
  • Key findings showed dexterity as the top quality, but emphasized that human traits, especially empathy, are crucial; also, surgeons valued knowledge more than non-surgeons did, indicating a need for better recognition of this aspect.
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Background: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in the world. Our purpose was to evaluate the percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after SG, and identify predictive factors of weight loss failure.

Methods: A prospective cohort study of adults who underwent SG during 2014 in 7 Belgian-French centers.

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Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) became the most frequently performed bariatric procedure worldwide, gaining rapidly popularity thanks to its technical simplicity and the relatively good results. The aim of this Belgian-French study was to evaluate postoperative complications, weight loss, and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after LSG, and identify predictive factors of weight loss failure.

Patients And Methods: A prospective multicenter study was conducted on all LSG performed during 2014 in 7 centers.

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Background: The repair of ventral hernias by intra-peritoneal patch (IPOM) involves a risk of pain due to stapling as well as intestinal adhesions. Extraperitoneal placement of the patch without fixation can prevent these drawbacks. Techniques of endoscopic preperitoneal repair were previously described by others.

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Purpose Of The Study: The practice of bariatric surgery has multiplied 3.5 times in France in the last ten years. The purpose of the study is to analyze medico-legal claims in this area in order to identify lessons to improve patient care.

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